Fort Wayne (19th-century river fort and museum)

Fort Wayne was constructed beginning in 1848 on the Detroit River as a permanent stone fortification and later served military roles through the Civil War and World War II. The site retains original masonry bastions and historic structures and now operates as a public historic site and museum presenting the fort's military and local history. The fort's preservation illustrates Detroit's 19th-century coastal defense infrastructure and industrial-era riverfront significance.